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JAPA332 Advanced Japanese 2

The development of advanced-level Japanese language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, applying grammatical analysis to authentic Japanese material. This course complements JAPA331.

In this paper, students continue to acquire the knowledge of the Japanese language. A variety of speaking and writing activities allows students to place the Japanese vocabulary items and grammar structures they have learnt in context. A big step towards grasping many opportunities offered by one of the world's leading economical and cultural powers.

Paper title Advanced Japanese 2
Paper code JAPA332
Subject Japanese
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $955.05
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite
JAPA 233
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
If you have previous knowledge of the language you can still enrol in this paper via Special Permission by proceeding with your application process to the Review and Submit page or email languages@otago.ac.nz for assistance.
Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Dr J-R Hayashishita

Paper Structure

In this paper, the students will:

  • Read authentic Japanese materials
  • Write and speak complex ideas in Japanese
  • Learn Japanese-language grammar
  • Expand their vocabulary of the Japanese language
Teaching Arrangements

Each week there will be one two-hour lecture, one one-hour lecture and one one-hour tutorial.

Textbooks
To be advised.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate the ability to express complex ideas in Japanese and the understanding of how one can proceed with the Japanese language acquisition in the future
  • Have the skills required to pass the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, level N2

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Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 28-34, 36-41
Thursday 15:00-15:50 28-34, 36-41

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Friday 15:00-15:50 29-34, 36-41